Nobantu Cala

Multimedia Intern Journalist

DA demands accountability from Minister Creecy over systemic failures at South Africa's airports

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Democratic Alliance has filed PAIA applications to access critical reports about South Africa's airport failures, as flight cancellations, safety concerns, and ...

Justice for Cwecwe: Young South African girl's Beyoncé-inspired song gives Mzansi the feels

Nobantu Cala|Published

Nine-year-old Ibanathi Mpungose's reimagining of Beyoncé's hit song has gone viral with over one million views, as she uses her musical talent to demand justice ...

EFF welcomes Tshwane Municipality's special leave policy for traditional healer initiation

Lesedi Jonga and Nobantu Cala|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters have applauded the City of Tshwane's groundbreaking decision to grant special leave for employees undergoing traditional healer training. ...

Gauteng Education Department terminates partnership with Nali’Bali after alleged sexual assault incident

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education has ended its partnership with reading campaign Nali'Bali after a practitioner allegedly raped a Grade 3 learner at Braamfischerville ...

MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko reveals that the Health Department owes R225 million to municipalities

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Gauteng Health Department is facing criticism after MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed a staggering R225 million debt to various municipalities.

ActionSA considers joining GNU contingent on DA's exit from coalition

Kamogelo Moichela and Nobantu Cala|Published

ActionSA's Athol Trollip warns the ANC of serious repercussions if they fail to reverse the VAT hike, amid ongoing political negotiations following budget support. ...

SA government joins forces with WHO and Unitaid to combat cervical cancer

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Government of South Africa, Unitaid, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint initiative to combat cervical cancer, a preventable and potentially ...

ActionSA demands action on the financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg

Nobantu Cala|Published

ActionSA has raised alarm over the City of Johannesburg Municipality's deepening financial crisis. For the third year in a row, the municipality has failed to improve ...

SA Cabinet welcomes R96 billion in investments, including Google's first African Cloud region

Nobantu Cala|Published

South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed major investment developments totaling over R96 billion, including Google's R2. 5 billion cloud region in Johannesburg and the ...

Gauteng ex-miners urged to claim compensation for occupational diseases

Nobantu Cala|Published

The department has implemented an initiative with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases to trace ex-mine workers who may be eligible for social security benefits ...

Breakthrough | South African HIV cure trial shows 20% success rate

Nobantu Cala|Published

Groundbreaking South African HIV cure trial shows 20% of participants maintaining viral suppression without medication for 18 months, marking a significant milestone ...

DA calls for probe into SAPS R360 million healthcare tender

Nobantu Cala|Published

The DA is demanding an urgent investigation into a R360 million SAPS health services tender after discovering suspicious links between a former police official and ...

DA calls for probe into SAPS R360 million healthcare tender

Nobantu Cala|Published

The DA is demanding an urgent investigation into a R360 million SAPS health services tender after discovering suspicious links between a former police official and ...

COPE slams US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

Nobantu Cala|Published

COPE has strongly condemned the US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following his controversial comments about Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions ...

Diplomatic row deepens | COPE slams US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

Nobantu Cala|Published

COPE has strongly condemned the US decision to expel SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following his controversial comments about Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions ...

SAHRC launches investigation into unsafe scholar transport in North West

Nobantu Cala|Published

SAHRC investigates the state of scholar transport in North West following complaints about unsafe and inadequate services affecting learners.

Portfolio Committee on Education welcomes additional budget allocation for schools

Nobantu Cala|Published

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, allocates more funds to the education sector.

Gauteng Education MEC fights to keep lights on at schools amid disconnections

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Department of Education MEC Matome Chiloane promises to implement measures to address issues facing schools in the province whose electricity is being cut off ...

EFF calls for a wealth tax instead of VAT increase | Budget 2025

Nobantu Cala|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on the Government of National Unity to implement a wealth tax instead of taxing the poor with ...

'We can't survive': Single mothers worry about the cost of living as VAT hike proposal adds more pain | Budget 2025

Nobantu Cala|Published

IOL went to the streets of Johannesburg to hear first-hand accounts from people on their financial struggles that an increase in VAT would have on their lives.